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Courchevel news

December 2014

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12/04/2014

NEW : GUEST ROOMS

L’ÉTAGNE : TOP GUEST ROOMS IN COURCHEVEL LE PRAZ
Nestled in the heart of traditional Courchevel le Praz and just minutes from the ski lifts, the brand new L’Etagne has 5 charming guest rooms with unobstructed views of the mountain and ski jumps. The interior blends modern design and Savoie tradition. It can accommodate up to 13 guests. The chalet has an open-plan kitchen, a ski room, a sauna area and jacuzzi. Hotel services and breakfast are included in the stay. Minimum booking : 1 night.

November 2014

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11/21/2014

AIGUILLE DU FRUIT NEW CHAIRFLIT

A 6-PERSON DETACHABLE CHAIRLIFT IN L’AIGUILLE DU FRUIT
This is the second headline this winter. A 6-person détachable chairlift has replaced Les Gravelles and l’Aiguille du Fruit chairlift in the Creux area. This structure sees S3V improving the connection between Courchevel Moriond and Courchevel. It transports 3300 skiers per hour which is higher capacity than the two previous structures put together. It helps to lessen the environmental impact on the ski area with 11 pylons instead of 30.

« We strive to protect the area in whiwh we live and work », says Thomas Thor-Jensen. « That means having installations which consume less energy and are less restrictive on the land on which they stand ».

October 2014

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10/06/2014

A DETACHABLE CHAIRLIFT FROM COURCHEVEL LE PRAZ

3 QUESTIONS TO THOMAS THOR-JENSEN
S3V has replace dits four-person gondola lift Forêt with a 6-person détachable chairlift. This more comfortable ans fester new structure can transport 2400 skiers per hour compare with 1000 previously. « The Forêt chairlift provides a better connection from the village of Courchevel Le Praz whilst highlighting the exceptional ski area in the forest and all the levels available in this area », says Thomas Thor-Jensen , Ski Area Director. Last winter, S3V rolled out an unprecedented investment plan : 140 million Euros including 70 % devoted to refurbishing ski lifts to be injected by 2019 to modernise the area and improve connections between different parts of the valleys. Project cost : 9 million Euros.

July 2014

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07/02/2014

NEW CHAIRLIFT FOR COURCHEVEL LE PRAZ

The construction works for the renewal of La Foret chairlift started at the end of the winter season. The old gondola lift has been dismantled and will be replaced with a new 6-seater detachable chairlift, currently under construction.

To allow you to follow the progress of the works, we have posted a photo of the construction of the new chairlift’s starting point. Works will be stopped during the summer, and will start again for the autumn to ensure the opening of the new chairlift for the beginning of the winter season.

June 2014

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06/25/2014

LA ROSIERE NATURAL SITE

The place to be this summer in Courchevel !
After many months of works, La Rosière site is ready to welcome you this summer ! The new footbridge allows visitors to walk around the lake and get to the points where the view will be most amazing !Discover the numerous novelties : - Hire a Canadian canoe- A forest adventure trail of 9 courses- Several zip-line in addition to the via ferrata- Sales of local products at the chalet- Guided walk of the botanic path (on request at the chalet)- Guided walk about the geologic specificity of La Rosière site (on request at the chalet). The place to be this summer in Courchevel !More ...

March 2014

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03/04/2014

RUNNERS TO THE POLE - ACROSS ANTARCTICA 2014

Courchevel resort supports the expedition ACROSS ANTARCTICA 2014.
Stephanie and Jeremie Gicquel, holiday-makers of Courchevel, are going to attempt to cross the Antarctic continent by ski, at the end of the year 2014. They are going to roam a distance of 1800 kilometers, by way of the South pole.

The departure of the expedition ACROSS ANTARCTICA 2014 is planed in November 2014. They'll need about sixty days to cross the large white continent.

January 2014

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01/10/2014

A DIESEL-ELECTRIC HYBRID SNOWCAT !

Courchevel is the first French ski resort to use a diesel-electric hybrid snowcat ! The Pisten Bully 600E+ has arrived !

December 2013

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12/17/2013

SKI MOUNTAINEERING WORLD CUP

25TH AND 26TH JANUARY 2014
After hosting the French ski mountaineering Championships in 2012 and 2013, the ISMF (International Ski Mountaineering Federation) asked Courchevel to organise a stage of the World Cup. “The competition route borrows from the Dynafit Ski Touring circuit. We want to make this event a popular and sociable gathering, just like the sport,” says Hervé Franchino, Head ofoutdoor activities at the Town Hall. “That’s why the resort has planned to open festivities to amateurs: ready, set, go thirty seconds after the pros have set off.”
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12/03/2013

NEW RESTAURANT : LA CAVE DES CREUX

AUTHENTICITY AT ITS PEAK
This new restaurant perched at an altitude of 2,112m has long been home to… shepherds!

La Cave des Creux is run by local and young former ski instructors, and serves a bistro/brasserie menu with regional specialities and quality products. The authentic décor brings together mountain, industrial and vintage styles.

Make the most of the panoramic views of the 3 Valleys ski resort and Mont Blanc from its terrace with outdoor fire.
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November 2013

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11/28/2013

AUDI FIS ALPINE SKI WORLD CUP - FIGURES

18000 Spectators600 people involved in organizing the Alpine Ski World Cup27 people from the Sports Club : 6 office staff, 5 stadium staff, 16 coaches100 ski instructors from Courchevel's ESF ski schools300 volunteers200 working hours by local technical servicesS3V : 85 working days57000 M3 of snowmaking123H working hours by the local police force

See you on December 17th !

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11/19/2013

NEW HOTEL : L'APOGÉE COURCHEVEL

The new jewel in the Jardin Alpin Crown
The most recent hotel from the Oetker Collection opens its doors on December 11th 2013 in the heart of the Jardin Alpin.

L’Apogée lies at the foot of the pistes and has 33 suites, 20 rooms and a penthouse with Jacuzzi and private terrace.

Chef Yannick Franques oversees the restaurant’s kitchens with a grill area, terrace with views of the 3 Valleys ski pistes and a caviar bar. The hotel caters for those in search of well-being with a spa, indoor pool and gym.
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11/13/2013

THE NEW BOUC BLANC CHAIRLIFT

More speed, comfort and ski time, and fewer pylons in the ski resort !
It is replacing two ski lifts on the far right of Courchevel ski resort that took skiers to the Chenus area.

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11/08/2013

La Saulire - 7th November 2013

The 1st snow grooming took place yesterday in La Saulire ...

October 2013

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10/23/2013

ALTIPOLE

Last but not least, to improve its operating conditions, S3V now has a brand new technical centre. The 4500 m2 Altipole is « distanced from the centre of urban areas to avoid inconvenience » and a tool that is « functional and fits into the surroundings perfectly », says Jean-Pierre Lalanne. Approximately sixty people will work on-site throughout winter including drivers, mechanics and snow experts.

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10/16/2013

THE "PLACE DU ROCHER" LAYOUT

You can see here a preview of the new look of this place !
In order to secure this central junction of the resort, works are currently going on, to delimit the areas dedicated to vehicles, and those dedicated to pedestrians.

September 2013

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09/25/2013

THE DUO PASS

Following on from the Family Pass and Tribu Pass, this winter S3V has introduced the Duo Pass, a new reduced-rate ski-pass for two people. The idea : offer a discount when purchasing a weekly pass.
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09/19/2013

THE 2ND CABIN OF SAULIRE CABLE CAR RENOVATED

THIS RENOVATION STANDS ALONE
After revising and entirely redesigning the first cabin in 2012 with a chic sporty look, S3V began working on the second one this summer but this time using warm bronze and golden tones on the exterior and a glamourous interior.

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09/11/2013

ARCHITECTURE, KEY TO COURCHEVEL

For a resort, Courchevel has unique architectural heritage.
It is the only resort in France to have 6 buildings listed as "Monuments Historiques" among the most impressive in 20th century mountain architecture.The Courchevel school (1949 - 1955) revolutionised the art of mountain construction! Architects Laurent Chappis, Denys Pradelle and Jean-Marc Legrand joined forces to found the Atelier d’Architecture de Courchevel. Together they built a tenth of all Courchevel’s constructions at the time. Laurent Chappis said: “Courchevel should be a current holiday resort and not a copy of a traditional country village.”

LOOKING TOWARDS THE WINTER!

The summer season is now almost upon us and Courchevel resort is already at full steam ahead to get everything in place for the winter.Courchevel will be open from 7th December 2013 to the 25th April 2014. Note in your agenda, the first highlight of the winter season : the AUDI FIS SKI WORLD CUP - LADIES ALPINE will take place the 7th December 2013.

Photo : Christophe PALLOT/AGENCE ZOOM

August 2013

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08/02/2013

New gymnasium in Le Praz : 1000 sqm dedicated to indoor sports

Le Praz new gymnasium is open since the 29th of June 2013.
The gym can be found at the bottom of Le Praz Olympic Ski Jump Stadium, this new building is really modern and well suited to the mountain environment, with an entire protective coating in wood.This building is composed of a big main sport room of about 1000 sqm, with a floor covering fit for all uses and a ceiling height of 9 m. The floor markings allow the practice of the main team sports: handball, volleyball, basketball, badminton.Sports clubs, associations, elite sportspersons will be very welcome!It is also composed of a weight room of about 140 sqm, stands, 2 changing rooms, sanitary facilities, storage rooms / areas, and a nice refreshment area.The gymnasium can also be used for other purposes such as concerts and conferences, thanks to a removable stage, and a good acoustic system. All this equipment will allow the organization of all types of events.

June 2013

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06/21/2013

A little glam up for the 2nd Saulire cable car

The 2nd Saulire cable car has gone for a little glam up! Pictures of the result will be on line in a few weeks!

January 2013

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01/14/2013

Solan DEJOUY

Solan Dejouy, rider of Courchevel took 5th place in the freeride event in La Clusaz.A good result before next freeride event in Verbier on the 15th, 17th and 20th January.

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01/02/2013

Solan Dejouy

A rider under the Le Praz gondola.
Video by Solan Dejouy, rider of Courchevel; he is training to participate in the freeride event in La Clusaz on the 9th and 10th of January.

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01/02/2013

Alexis Pinturault, 3rd place at the City Event in Munich.

Brilliant start of the year 2013 for Alexis Pinturault who took 3rd place at the City Event in Munich.The skier of Courchevel reached the semi-final before being beaten by Marcel Hirscher.Thanks to this result, Alexis entered into the top ten ranked skiers for this world cup season.
www.alexispinturault.com

November 2012

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11/06/2012

NEW: THE PASS TRIBU

One of this season’s new additions!
Courchevel is launching, in addition to its family pass, the new "Pass Tribu". This pass offers a preferential rate to groups of more than 3 people, whether or not they are from the same family, for the purchase of any 6-day pass.

Reduced rates on passes for the 3 Valleys, Courchevel Valley and Méribel Valley for: - 3 skiers or more (friends, family),- a minimum of 6 days of skiing on the same ski area and for the same period One single payment per Pass Tribu.

October 2012

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10/19/2012

Emile Allais has passed away…

The great man is no longer with us.
Emile Allais and Courchevel had an exciting journey together

At the age of 42, Emile Allais flung himself into his Savoie adventure: ?One day I got a letter saying: ?We have a proposition for you: Come to the Courchevel slopes?. The ski industry was growing in Savoie and Courchevel had ambition. The board of directors wanted me on board and they offered me a contract. We had to start pretty much from scratch.? Great friendships were made here: Maurice Michaud, Laurent Chappis, Jean Cattelin, Gilles de la Rocque and Laurent Boix-Vives to name but a few. Job profiles were developed here: ski patrol staff, snow groomer etc. Emile Allais? first task as technical and sports director at Courchevel was to design a green run. The famous Bellecôte stunned the world. How did a champion such as Allais design a piste for novice skiers? ?My goal wasn?t to make skiers travel to the top of the slope, there were mechanical ski lifts, or create a piste for champions. No. Most importantly, I wanted skiers to have a safe journey from the top of the mountain down to the resort. It should always be a enjoyable experience.? Emile Allais will always be dear to ski monitors, patrol staff, snow groomers, contractors, investors and, of course, skiers.

In the words of Emile Allais and his favourite ending to his intelligent sentences: ?Et voilà!?

Thank you for everything Mr Allais.

September 2012

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09/28/2012

NEW AQUATIC CENTRE

Set of the 1st stone
After several months of works, the first stone of the aquatic centre of Les Grandes Combes will be set Saturday 6th October at 10.30am in the presence of the Town councillors.

The aquatic centre will open in 2015.

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09/27/2012

Mademoiselle Courchevel

The success of the Pop Art exhibition last winter led to the idea of providing a platform for one of the artists present in the Courchevel Universe. Without a second thought, David Cintract launched himself into the project, letting his imagination and inspiration reveal itself as he enjoys saying, like a young chick ready to take flight over the slopes and, I hope, fly with its own wings...A glamorous and slightly nonchalant young woman but one who is full of self-confidence and many surprises. This is Mademoiselle Courchevel. We will reveal her today as an introducion to the journey that will lead up to this winter where you will be able to discover her, larger than life, in the heart of the resort, on the Croisette...

Let us allow the artist to have the last word: I try to ensure that pleasure is at the heart of everything. Pleasure, the very essence of Courchevel.